Fences & pool enclosures — Bittern Lake, Alberta

How tall can my fence be? Do I need a fence around my pool?

In the Village of Bittern Lake, Alberta, fences & pool enclosures rules are set by Village of Bittern Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 339, verified 2026-09-27. Max height front: less than one metre. Max height rear side: less than two metres. Pool enclosure: Outdoor pool must be enclosed by approved fence at least 2 m high; gates self-latching with lock near top/inside.

Village of Bittern Lake Land Use Bylaw No. 339 adopted bylaw
max height rear side less than two metres s. 9(4)
max height front less than one metre s. 9(4)
pool enclosure Outdoor pool must be enclosed by approved fence at least 2 m high; gates self-latching with lock near top/inside. s. 33(1)(b)-(c)
sight triangle Development Officer may require additional front yard on corner site having regard to roadway visibility. s. 21(1)
prohibited materials barbed wire; device for projecting an electric current s. 33(1)(d)
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Land Use Bylaw exempts fences under 1m (front yard) or 2m (side/rear yard) from needing a permit, except on corner lots or roads with vehicular traffic; outdoor swimming pools must be enclosed by a self-latching fence at least 2m high with locking gates.

Machine-readable: fences.json · Official website: http://www.villageofbitternlake.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Fences & pool enclosures across Alberta · Fences & pool enclosures in other municipalities